A)Neutrons
B)electrons
C)protons
D)any of the above
2006-12-07 07:11:59 · 8 answers · asked by lexi b 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Neutrons
2006-12-07 07:14:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, we distinguish between elements by counting their electrons, which happen to match number of protons. So, oxygen always has 8 electrons and 8 protons (because the negative and positive charges have to come out equal.)
However, sometimes an atom does NOT have the same number of electrons. It loses an electron, gaining a positive charge, or gains an electron, gaining a negative charge. These are called "ions," which are not to be confused with isotopes.
An isotope is a different weight from "normal" atoms. For example, C-14 weighs 2 AU's more than C-12.
You can figure it out from that.
2006-12-07 07:18:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neutrons
2006-12-07 07:14:48 · answer #3 · answered by Bill C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A) Neutrons
2006-12-07 07:13:56 · answer #4 · answered by fletchermse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neutrons.
2006-12-07 07:13:43 · answer #5 · answered by moto 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The answer is( A) Neutrons. Johnny
2006-12-07 07:14:04 · answer #6 · answered by docrider28 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Come on lexi neutrons, read your textbook. lol
2006-12-07 07:21:39 · answer #7 · answered by Grand Master Flex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is "A" neutrons.
2006-12-07 07:14:51 · answer #8 · answered by Ray 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋